Consultant - Mapping of Malaria-Related Innovators
TLDR
Map U.S. malaria innovators, document their work and partnerships, secure consent, and deliver a verified dataset for an interactive map.
Mapping of Malaria-Related Innovators in the United States
Malaria No More (MNM) seeks a consultant to identify and document U.S.-based innovators developing tools to control and eliminate malaria. This includes companies, universities, research institutions, government agencies, NGOs, and individuals working in areas such as vector control, diagnostics, prevention, treatment, surveillance, genetic modification, data, and informatics.
The work will expand an interactive map developed by MNM and Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV), which currently includes 46 MMV partners. The goal is to identify additional malaria innovators across the United States and document their work and relationships with malaria-endemic countries.
Scope of Work
The consultant will:
- Research and develop a comprehensive list of U.S.-based organizations and individuals conducting malaria-related R&D or manufacturing.
- Draft short, plain-language descriptions of each innovator's work, U.S. R&D and manufacturing locations, pipeline stage (discover, develop, or deliver), organization type, and relevant partnerships in the United States and malaria-endemic countries.
- Document sources for factual information so each entry can be verified.
- Contact each innovator to obtain written consent to appear on the public map and approval of the proposed description. Maintain a log of outreach, responses, requested edits, approvals, and consent status.
- Provide MNM with a final dataset containing only approved entries, formatted for upload by MNM's development partner, IMACS. The master list and consent log should also include declined, pending, and non-responsive entries.
Deliverables
- Master list of identified U.S. malaria innovators.
- Approved plain-language descriptions for each participating innovator.
- Consent log documenting outreach, responses, and approvals.
- Final structured dataset ready for upload to the interactive map.
Ideal Candidate
Background in global health, science writing, or research. The consultant should be comfortable conducting independent research, contacting scientists and companies, following up with prospective participants, and explaining technical work to a general audience. Malaria experience and existing contacts in the field are a plus.
Timing and Fee
The consultancy is expected to begin around September 1, 2026 and conclude by October 1, 2026. Applicants should provide a proposed hourly or daily rate or flat fee.
How to Apply
Please submit a brief letter describing your relevant background, a resume or CV, and your proposed fee.
Questions may be directed to Adriana Velasco, Manager, GPA, Malaria No More at adriana.velasco@malarianomore.org.
Malaria No More hosts the Institute for Health Modeling and Climate Solutions (IMACS), a center that leverages data science, AI, and operational modeling to enhance predictive intelligence for vulnerable health systems. By partnering with governments and global institutions, IMACS strengthens surveillance and early warning capabilities to combat infectious disease threats effectively.